I plan to buy my first split keyboard (forever) very soon and would like to hear y’all’s opinions on the Glove80 (switch: Kailh Choc v1 Brown Tactile) and Moonlander (switch: Kailh Copper or Cherry MX Brown) two. I’ve already searched for threads and comments on the matter a few days ago through kbin, so any links to them you provide would probably be for others reading after the fact, which is fine.
I’m very interested in the Glove80’s keywelling, but can settle for the Moonlander’s sculpted blank keys if people think I’d enjoy the latter more. It’d be staying on my desk indefinitely regardless of which one I buy, but keep in mind that I use my keyboard for a bare minimum of 40hrs a week. >.>
Feel free to comment on the switches, btw. 👀
Current Keyboard: Aula BE FIRE SI-859 Wired Gaming Keyboard. Been using for 8yrs now and would like a quieter one since I’ve been told I’m a loud typer, but can settle for switches that have the same volume. I just like typing on this not quite mechanical mechanical-ass keyboard. 😅
Hands: ~7.25" long from edge of palm to tip of middle finger.
edit: Should clarify that I use Logitech’s G600 and enjoy the 16(?) side buttons, especially with the customizable profiles.
edit2: I’m leaning towards the Moonlander for keyswitch reasons and would really like switch opinions. I’ve got no experience with switches, btw. Just regular keyboards and my Aula.
Since this is your first split maybe you should start with something cheaper like a Lily58 kit (lot of online store sell the lily) or something to see if split if something that works for you?
Looks like the Lily 58 Pro would be $162 pre-built plus switches and keycaps. So I’m guessing half the cost of a Glove80 ($400)? Mightest well go all in from the gate since I’m not gonna do the labor of building it myself. 🤷🏿♂️
I can check out cheaper split options on Etsy, though, if people really think I should test things out first. 🤔
That’s fair. If you really don’t wanna build it yourself then finding a budget option is gonna be be difficult yeah.
For switches, I would probably get the silent red since you wanted something quieter, (and personally i would swap them out later with something better like TTC Wilds or some jwick blacks)